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Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:22 AM Apr 2013

Wow! I was called to jury duty twice within 17 minutes this morning. Update...just served on #3

Last edited Fri Apr 19, 2013, 05:54 PM - Edit history (1)

The trolls are out in force today because of the abominable background check vote in the senate. Both posters have been PPRd... I think it's going to be a crazy day on DU.

Anyone else called to serve jury duty today?

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Wow! I was called to jury duty twice within 17 minutes this morning. Update...just served on #3 (Original Post) Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 OP
No but I remember a 3 times in a day call Paulie Apr 2013 #1
I've had three within 18 hours... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #3
I was on one that had to do with letters sent to the russian president on the 16th of april. hrmjustin Apr 2013 #2
There is no predicting what a jury will do. Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #5
It is a thrill for them. Remember at conservative cave they pay attention to all of our posts and hrmjustin Apr 2013 #8
It will be a wild and crazy day for sure! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #15
I don't think it's the background check. It's a relief rally that the bombers weren't gun nuts. denverbill Apr 2013 #4
I can only go by the OPs to which I was called. Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #7
Congrats on 6000 posts! hrmjustin Apr 2013 #9
Oh! Thanks! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #12
Much better. Her blood pressure returned to normal as did her blood sugar. hrmjustin Apr 2013 #13
Good news... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #21
I got my first call in about 2 months rurallib Apr 2013 #6
How did you end up on the bottom of the jury selectrion list? That's not right! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #10
I have been so busy I have only been on quite intermittently rurallib Apr 2013 #43
Hope it's a busy you enjoy! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #44
Well, stuff is getting done rurallib Apr 2013 #45
Oh! I am so sorry...that is a miserable job.... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #46
Yes, twice! femmocrat Apr 2013 #11
Yes he has! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #14
Good lord! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #22
FFS! See what happens when I sleep late In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #16
Well even you must sleep occasionally! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #18
As long as I stay bundled up in a sweatshirt. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #19
That's still better than snow... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #23
Yes, before I read the first OP. antiquie Apr 2013 #17
MIRT must be busy this morning! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #20
It's been busy there this morning. HappyMe Apr 2013 #24
What a collection of misfits! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #25
One was trying to say that HappyMe Apr 2013 #26
They will take my pressure cooker,... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #27
That one never made it to 'trial'. HappyMe Apr 2013 #28
I use an electric one... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #29
Served just once so far. Xyzse Apr 2013 #30
It's one of "those' days, I guess. Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #32
Yeah Xyzse Apr 2013 #33
Yes! Around 7:30 am. ohiosmith Apr 2013 #31
Yikes! I hadn't had my first mug of coffee yet! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #34
Note to self: ohiosmith Apr 2013 #36
You, ohiosmith, are a quick study! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #42
I must be on everyone's list. Iggo Apr 2013 #35
How do I get on said lists? Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #38
I'm mostly kidding. Iggo Apr 2013 #48
Yep. It's a jungle out there. nolabear Apr 2013 #37
Nolabear...Now the theme from 'Monk' will be running through my head all day! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #39
Oh hell; I didn't even think of that. Now it'll haunt me too. nolabear Apr 2013 #40
Misery loves company! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #41
I just got hit. Moondog Apr 2013 #47
I didn't do anything wrong today. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #49
You were conspicuous by your absence. Moondog Apr 2013 #50
I've been unpacking new clothes, dainty things, old jewelry ... In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #51
Of course. Moondog Apr 2013 #52
They were beautiful, still in perfect condition. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #56
It's like a birthday, without the extra mileage! Moondog Apr 2013 #58
It's like Christmas, delivery by a dude with a white beard. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #61
So many lately have been lame alerts.... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #54
Well, then, at least it wasn't a complete waste. Moondog Apr 2013 #57
I'm guessing you are correct... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #59
Just call me Moondog Apr 2013 #60
Hector, is that you? Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #62
Yep. The guy with the sword hole in his chest, and all the "road rash" Moondog Apr 2013 #63
Yes, but such a fine and brave warrior... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #64
Heh. Moondog Apr 2013 #65
There is absolutely nothing dull,........ Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #66
It seems that Moondog Apr 2013 #67
You wound me sir! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #68
Please accept Moondog Apr 2013 #69
But of course! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #70
Of course it will! Lady Freedom Returns Apr 2013 #53
Yes! There is a lot of craziness going on these days. Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #55
Just got hit for the second time Moondog Apr 2013 #71
Was it a troll? Or just someone who had had their last button pushed, Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #72
The latter. Moondog Apr 2013 #73
The tensions are building all across the nation.... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #74
Yep. Moondog Apr 2013 #75
Exactly! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #76
Last time i had 3 in one day Riftaxe Apr 2013 #77
Pogrom! I love it. Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #79
Holy shit! I was just on another. Three so far! ohiosmith Apr 2013 #78
We are' judging' fools! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #80
Agree! A bottle of gnarly head old vine zin and a foot rub! ohiosmith Apr 2013 #81
An excellent suggestion.... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #82
My socks are off! ohiosmith Apr 2013 #83
Okay, sigh...put your feet on my lap... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #84
Be gentle! ohiosmith Apr 2013 #85
Do you always look a gift Lioness in the mouth? Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #86
Oh! Oh yea! Lower! Yes! There! Oh yea! ohiosmith Apr 2013 #87
OMG! I should have known, you are incorrigible. Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #88
Help me find them! ohiosmith Apr 2013 #89
If I find them, do I get to burn them? Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #90
Only the left one. I have the mate for the right. ohiosmith Apr 2013 #91
Interesting feet you have there.... Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #92
Here! I have some in my right sock! ohiosmith Apr 2013 #93
No! That is Limburger cheese.... Smells just like your socks! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #94
Called me also ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #95
At 12:01 AM I was called to my 4th in just under 16 hours! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #96
Personally, I think some are abusing the alert function. ConcernedCanuk Apr 2013 #97
I completely agree! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #98

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
3. I've had three within 18 hours...
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:27 AM
Apr 2013

and frequently 2 in a day, but never 2 in such a short period of time.

I rather like jury duty... Some of it is highly entertaining!

 

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)
2. I was on one that had to do with letters sent to the russian president on the 16th of april.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:25 AM
Apr 2013

The jury kept it.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
5. There is no predicting what a jury will do.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:31 AM
Apr 2013

The first of this morning was a 3-3 split, so the post stood.... Within a short period of time more alerts went out for other posts of
Jim.Rob58 and he was PPRd... I often wonder what the trolls hope to accomplish....

 

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)
8. It is a thrill for them. Remember at conservative cave they pay attention to all of our posts and
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:34 AM
Apr 2013

like to make fun of them because they are pathetic. I saw the Jim guy. I also responded to another troll and he responded back but he was removed before i could read it. I would have loved to have read his response.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
15. It will be a wild and crazy day for sure!
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:01 AM
Apr 2013

So many issues for them to stir up.

I avoid trolls like the plague....they bring out a really nasty side to my disposition!

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
7. I can only go by the OPs to which I was called.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:33 AM
Apr 2013

But I think you may be correct in noting other areas as well... it does seem to be wide spread this morning.

 

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)
13. Much better. Her blood pressure returned to normal as did her blood sugar.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:41 AM
Apr 2013

She said she got plenty of sleep but still has a bit of pain. Thanks for asking!

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
10. How did you end up on the bottom of the jury selectrion list? That's not right!
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:37 AM
Apr 2013

Unless, of course, you prefer it that way!

I am called almost every day, frequently twice a day... I think they need to reset random.... I know there really is no such thing as 'random'...but it can be tweaked, I believe.

rurallib

(62,373 posts)
43. I have been so busy I have only been on quite intermittently
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:55 PM
Apr 2013

and will probably remain so for the next 6 months.
I may be on for 10 minutes and then go away for 3 or 4 hours.
So mostly it is because I am not here.
Had a long run before that though.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
44. Hope it's a busy you enjoy!
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:59 PM
Apr 2013

You just made me wonder if my frequent calls are due to the fact that I never sign out... so it seems I'm here 24/7! Hmmmmm

rurallib

(62,373 posts)
45. Well, stuff is getting done
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 01:02 PM
Apr 2013

that has been laying around- but -
yesterday was basement flood day - that was no fun at all

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
46. Oh! I am so sorry...that is a miserable job....
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 01:05 PM
Apr 2013

I've had to deal with it myself...many years ago in NJ.

Hope everything was recoverable!

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
11. Yes, twice!
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:37 AM
Apr 2013

I weighed in on one of the phony "Jim Rob" alerts. I think he has since been tombstoned (?). I am half tempted to alert on someone, but the search feature seems to be down. I never alert, but this jackass is getting on my last nerve!

On edit: I just got a second summons, but on a totally different issue. LOL

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
14. Yes he has!
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:48 AM
Apr 2013

Try Googling the user name... It should take you to other posts.

Jackasses tend to get on my last nerve as well! Go for it!

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
23. That's still better than snow...
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:15 AM
Apr 2013

no?

It was 78 here by 7 am .... will hit 86 today. There was a lovely 15mph breeze coming from the SE so walking my dog was delightful!

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
20. MIRT must be busy this morning!
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:10 AM
Apr 2013

My first call came as soon as I entered as well! Then before I could do much of anything else...the second one. Silly trolls.

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
26. One was trying to say that
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:49 AM
Apr 2013

pressure cookers should be outlawed! Something about women's rights, cooking and save a kid by getting rid of pressure cookers.

edit to add - Somebody was trying to sell those bouncey castle things from the UK.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
27. They will take my pressure cooker,...
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:51 AM
Apr 2013

from my cold, dead hands! I would have loved serving on that jury!

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
28. That one never made it to 'trial'.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 11:54 AM
Apr 2013

Once the pot roast raving started, we didn't wait around.

On a personal note - I'm a bit afraid of pressure cookers. There was a nasty incident when I was in high school.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
29. I use an electric one...
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:00 PM
Apr 2013

have been for over 40 years. (obviously several during that period) Never had any problem because they are well controlled.

When I was a kid, my mother put dinner on the kitchen ceiling one evening! The relief that no one was hurt... she was standing as far back as her arms would allow, and her head tipped even further back... sent all of us into fits of laughter! It did teach me to always allow the pressure to come down completely!

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
32. It's one of "those' days, I guess.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:25 PM
Apr 2013

Did you serve on a jury but the poster was 'removed' before the jury could even act? That has happened to me twice lately!

I try to be a responsible juror, although some of the alerts make me crazy! Today's alerts were well deserved.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
34. Yikes! I hadn't had my first mug of coffee yet!
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:31 PM
Apr 2013

If called to serve before coffee, there would have been blood and guts everywhere!

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
42. You, ohiosmith, are a quick study!
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:47 PM
Apr 2013

I am not quite that bad... just a bit 'befuddled' so I'd probably flip a coin to make my decision. If Meta were still around, I'd find those early am decisions the subject of much criticism!

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
38. How do I get on said lists?
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:34 PM
Apr 2013

Actually, I jest...I enjoy jury duty. Some of the posts are insanely outrageous, as are some of the alerts!

Iggo

(47,534 posts)
48. I'm mostly kidding.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 01:16 PM
Apr 2013

I used to get called once or twice a day before my star expired. After that, it was a couple times a week. Lately though, it's more like once every two weeks.

nolabear

(41,930 posts)
37. Yep. It's a jungle out there.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:33 PM
Apr 2013

But there's so much going on my head's whipping back and forth. Jeesh, what a world.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
39. Nolabear...Now the theme from 'Monk' will be running through my head all day!
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 12:37 PM
Apr 2013

And yes, the world does seem to be careening in some wild mouse ride run amok.

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
51. I've been unpacking new clothes, dainty things, old jewelry ...
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 01:44 PM
Apr 2013

stuff that has been missing from my life since '10. Great heels and boots!

Aww! Did you miss me

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
56. They were beautiful, still in perfect condition.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 01:58 PM
Apr 2013

And they fit! I only tried on one pair of striped hip huger slacks.
And little polka dot dress by Norma Kamili.
I picked those up between Tennessee and Texas.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
54. So many lately have been lame alerts....
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 01:53 PM
Apr 2013

But the two I was called to were obvious trolls....annoying but necessary!

Moondog

(4,833 posts)
57. Well, then, at least it wasn't a complete waste.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 02:00 PM
Apr 2013

And, the day is still young. If the drama up in Boston reaches another climax today, I'm guessing that the alert rate will pop back up.

Moondog

(4,833 posts)
63. Yep. The guy with the sword hole in his chest, and all the "road rash"
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 02:16 PM
Apr 2013

all over my upper torso.

Couldn't slip that one past you, could I?

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
64. Yes, but such a fine and brave warrior...
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 02:21 PM
Apr 2013

Achilles was a pig!

Only that which I choose to ignore, escapes me!

Moondog

(4,833 posts)
65. Heh.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 02:26 PM
Apr 2013

Thanks for the warning!

(Note to self - Moondog, you're getting sloppy; need to re-hone that edge a bit)

Moondog

(4,833 posts)
67. It seems that
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 02:51 PM
Apr 2013

your tolerance and grace know few, if any, limits.

Thank you for committing that bit of "social perjury."

Lady Freedom Returns

(14,120 posts)
53. Of course it will!
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 01:46 PM
Apr 2013

With the bomber suspects being identified and the Immigration bill...


I do know there was a banner that popped up about volunteering in MIRT for April. Don't know if related.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
55. Yes! There is a lot of craziness going on these days.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 01:56 PM
Apr 2013

I think this is a normal rotation for the MIRT team. Someone did say that MIRT had been busy this morning.

Moondog

(4,833 posts)
71. Just got hit for the second time
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 03:55 PM
Apr 2013

in under three hours. During a period when I was gone more often than I was here.

This one was not lame.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
72. Was it a troll? Or just someone who had had their last button pushed,
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 04:08 PM
Apr 2013

and became a bit too 'aggressive' in their response?

Moondog

(4,833 posts)
73. The latter.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 04:16 PM
Apr 2013

Lots of folks on edge today. This one could be traced fairly directly to the Boston drama, and indirectly to the fact that it continues to drag on.

Moondog

(4,833 posts)
75. Yep.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 04:29 PM
Apr 2013

A lot of hot-button issues and events on tap for this year.

And that's just the stuff we know is coming.

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
76. Exactly!
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 04:46 PM
Apr 2013

I am beginning to get a very bad feeling about what the summer may bring. I am not normally "twitchy" but there is so much anger and bitterness, coming from so many directions...I may soon develop a tic!

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
79. Pogrom! I love it.
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 09:44 PM
Apr 2013

This is the second time I've had three in one day... I am a marked juror it would appear!

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
80. We are' judging' fools!
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 09:46 PM
Apr 2013

I've had three as well...the last at 5:52...or that's when I received the results. I wonder if there will be a fourth! At this rate we should ask for compensation!

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
84. Okay, sigh...put your feet on my lap...
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:01 PM
Apr 2013

I have the lotion right here! I forgot I had opened a bottle of wine and left it breathing on the counter!

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
86. Do you always look a gift Lioness in the mouth?
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:15 PM
Apr 2013

A fine sense of gratitude does not seem to be one of your strong suits!

Sekhmets Daughter

(7,515 posts)
92. Interesting feet you have there....
Fri Apr 19, 2013, 10:43 PM
Apr 2013

If I can't burn the pair, you will have to look for them yourself. I will be getting some swiss cheese for myself.

 

ConcernedCanuk

(13,509 posts)
95. Called me also
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 10:47 AM
Apr 2013

.
.
.

was in another window at the time, I went back and clicked "yes",

but the jury had already been selected and "sequestered"

. . .

CC

 

ConcernedCanuk

(13,509 posts)
97. Personally, I think some are abusing the alert function.
Sat Apr 20, 2013, 11:51 AM
Apr 2013

.
.
.

AND - this IS a discussion board.

differences of opinions is what keeps this board alive.

I think a poster should not be reprimanded/posts hidden, etc., unless their behavior is excessively disruptive, not just hurt someone's feelings.

Just my observation.

CC

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